B°9 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord with the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. In 5 string tuning, there are 8 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B dim9

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How to Play B°9 on Bass

B°9, Bdim9

Notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯

0,1,4,0,1 (.13.2)
0,4,5,3,6 (.2314)
0,4,8,0,6 (.13.2)
0,4,4,3,7 (.2314)
0,9,8,6,7 (.4312)
0,9,11,0,10 (.13.2)
0,10,11,11,10 (.1342)
0,10,8,6,6 (.4312)

Quick Summary

  • The B°9 chord contains the notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 8 voicings available
  • Also written as: B dim9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B°9 chord on Bass?

B°9 is a B Diminished 9 chord. It contains the notes B, D, F, A♭, C♯. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 8 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B°9 on Bass?

To play B°9 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 8 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B°9 chord?

The B°9 chord contains the notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

How many ways can you play B°9 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 8 voicings for the B°9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

What are other names for B°9?

B°9 is also known as B dim9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D, F, A♭, C♯.

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